Wheatfield Primary School, BELFAST
Wheatfield Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Belfast.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Wheatfield Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Wheatfield Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
198 pupils are enrolled, 57% are entitled to free school meals, 6% are Catholic and 46% Protestant and 32% are newcomer pupils.
54 pupils (27% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 30 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Wheatfield Primary School are Holy Cross Girls' Primary School (under 0.1 miles), Mercy Primary School (0.3 miles), Carr's Glen Primary School (0.4 miles) and Forth River Primary School (0.5 miles).
Holy Cross Girls' Primary SchoolMercy Primary SchoolCarr's Glen Primary SchoolForth River Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Wheatfield Primary School.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Alliance Avenue (Ardoyne Road), 360 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Wheatfield Primary School are Mercy College Belfast (0.3 miles), Belfast Model School For Girls (0.6 miles), Belfast Boys' Model School (0.9 miles) and Blessed Trinity College (1.4 miles).
Mercy College BelfastBelfast Model School For GirlsBelfast Boys' Model SchoolBlessed Trinity College
Sources: Department of Education (NI) school data; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
Department of Education (NI)Inspection
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Wheatfield Primary School in February 2018.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Wheatfield Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
54
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
27.3%
of pupils enrolled
30
With a statement (stage 3)
24
At stages 1 to 2
From the Department of Education (NI) school census. The department does not publish very small counts, which show here as "Not published".
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Wheatfield Primary School
Questions parents ask about Wheatfield Primary School
When was Wheatfield Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Wheatfield Primary School in February 2018.
How are places allocated at Wheatfield Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Wheatfield Primary School are allocated on the school's published admissions criteria through the Education Authority's transfer process, and post-primary schools may use an entrance assessment.
How do I apply to Wheatfield Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Wheatfield Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Wheatfield Primary School?
Wheatfield Primary School is at ALLIANCE ROAD, BELFAST, ANTRIM, BT14 7JE.